Shanghai Triad
摇啊摇，摇到外婆桥
“In 1930, Shanghai violence was not the problem. It was the solution.”
Synopsis
Shanghai, China, 1930. When young Shuisheng arrives from the countryside, his uncle Liushu puts him at the service of Bijou, the mistress of Laoda, supreme boss of the Tang Triad, constantly threatened by his enemies, both those he knows and those lurking in the shadows.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 22, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 8, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.3M
Filming & production cost
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Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Screenplay & Story
- Bi Feiyu
- Original Score
- Guangtian Zhang
- Original Title
- 摇啊摇，摇到外婆桥
- Country of Origin
- China, France
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Alpha Films, La Sept Cinéma, UGC, 上海电影制片厂
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhang Yimou
Bi Feiyu, Li Xiao
Guangtian Zhang
Lü Yue
Du Yuan
Wang Wei, Yves Marmion, Jean-Louis Piel, Wu Yigong, Zhu Yongde
Department Leadership Roster
Zhang Yimou
Director
Lü Yue
Director of Photography
Yves Marmion
Producer
Jean-Louis Piel
Producer
Wu Yigong
Producer
Du Yuan
Editor
Cao Juiping
Production Design
Bi Feiyu
Screenplay
Guangtian Zhang
Original Music Composer
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shanghai Triad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shanghai Triad about?
Shanghai, China, 1930. When young Shuisheng arrives from the countryside, his uncle Liushu puts him at the service of Bijou, the mistress of Laoda, supreme boss of the Tang Triad, constantly threatened by his enemies, both those he knows and those lurking in the shadows.
Who directed Shanghai Triad?
Shanghai Triad was directed by Zhang Yimou.
Who stars in Shanghai Triad?
The principal cast of Shanghai Triad includes Gong Li, Li Baotian, Sun Chun, Li Xuejian, Liu Jiang.
When was Shanghai Triad released and how long is it?
Shanghai Triad was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Shanghai Triad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shanghai Triad was composed by Guangtian Zhang.
Is Shanghai Triad based on a book or true story?
Shanghai Triad is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Li Xiao".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shanghai Triad?
Shanghai Triad holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).